From the Assistant Principal – Mrs Harding
Dear Parents and Carers,
We have had a very busy term with a variety of extra curricular opportunities being offered to our students. This will continue into Term 2 and we encourage all students to step outside their comfort zone and try these new opportunities.
The safety of our students is paramount and at the core of all decisions made. Please find below some safety reminders.
Safe Travel
Apart from it being a requirement of Sydney Catholic Schools that we remind families about the importance of students travelling safely to and from school, the College is committed to the physical wellbeing of all of our students. Some reminders about travelling safely to and from school:
- Students should cross roads at designated crossings where they are available.
- Students should cross roads at safe locations if there is no crossing available. They should avoid crossing at busy intersections, near the crests of hills and on blind corners.
- Students should cross all roads in a careful and sensible manner at all times. They should avoid crossing in large groups, and should not run between cars that are stopped at an intersection.
- Students should not use their mobile phone or earphones/buds when crossing a road as they need to be aware of sounds and sights to cross safely.
Road Safety
March 21 to March 27, 2023 was Road Rules Awareness Week, with statistics showing that 1522 pedestrians are hit on NSW roads each year. Since 2013, Road Rules Awareness Week has given all road users – drivers, pedestrians, motorcyclists, passengers and bicycle riders – the chance to improve their knowledge of the NSW road rules. It is important that our students practice safe road safety travelling to and from the College.
A couple of reminders for Term 1 and the commencement of Term 2
Student Absence
To comply with the Education Act, an attendance note must be put on your daughter’s Compass within 7 days of a her absence, after which time the absence will be recorded as unexplained. Days absent without explanation will be recorded on student reports.
Term 1 concludes on Wednesday 5 April
Our last day of Term 1 classes will be Wednesday 5 April. The day will be a normal school day with all classes going ahead. All students are expected to attend the day.
Staff Professional Learning Day – Thursday 6 April
Thursday 6 April will be a Staff Professional Learning Day. As a result there will be NO formal classes on this day and students will NOT be required to attend school. Please contact the College if you require supervision for your daughter.
Staff Professional Learning Day – Monday 24 April
Monday 24 April will be a Staff Professional Learning Day. As a result there will be NO formal classes on this day and students will NOT be required to attend school. Any families who anticipate difficulties with arranging appropriate supervision for their daughter on Monday 24 April are asked to notify the College.
Commencement of Term 2 – Wednesday 26 April
Tuesday 25 April is the ANZAC Day public holiday. Students will return to classes on Wednesday 26 April, Day 3 of their timetable.
Term 2 Winter Uniform Transition
To accommodate for the weather fluctuations for the first week of Term 2, from Wednesday 26 April until Friday 28 April, students will be given a daily choice of uniform to wear based on the weather and personal preference as long as it is one of the two below:
- Students can continue to wear the full Summer Uniform that includes the Blazer as an optional item and Socks, no stockings. (The jumper cannot be worn with this uniform, including at school).
- Students can choose to wear the full Winter Uniform that includes the Blazer and Stockings as compulsory items (The jumper can be worn with this uniform as long as the Blazer is the outer garment when coming to school and leaving school).
It is important to note that students cannot combine aspects of the Summer and Winter uniform. As of Monday 1 May all students must wear the full Winter Uniform on a daily basis. We thank all parents for your support of our College uniform regulations and welcome you to call us if you are having any difficulties with ensuring your daughter is in the correct uniform.
Some uniform reminders:
What is allowed |
What is NOT allowed |
| One (1) watch | No bracelets or rings |
| One (1) Gold or silver necklace with a Christian symbol (not seen under the blouse) | No anklets, chokers, leather bracelets, tribal or other types of necklaces |
| One pair of earrings in different lower earlobes only. | No multiple earrings (extras will be confiscated). No other piercings such as nose, tongue and students refusing to remove piercings. (will be sent home). No bandaids or plastic studs to cover piercings. |
| One (1) natural looking hair colour tied back, with a pink/light blue/maroon ribbon/headband | Dyed, coloured, multi-coloured, bleached, streaked hair, including balayage and ombre styles (will be sent home) |
| Nails, eyelash extensions | No coloured Nails (students will be asked to remove the nail polish). No SNS, acrylic shellac nails, eyelash extensions (students will be sent home) |
| The jumper is an optional part of the winter uniform and must be worn under the blazer to and from the College. | Jumper is not part of the Summer Uniform |
| Sports Jacket on a Thursday only | No Sports Jacket on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday. |
We thank all parents for your support of our College uniform regulations and welcome you to call us if you are having any difficulties with ensuring your daughter is in the correct uniform. We will also be happy to assist you with any difficulties where possible.
I wish all families a faith filled and holy Easter break, a restful and safe school holidays and look forward to another term of learning in Term 2.
Mrs Christine Harding
